Baker Open to Yankees Swap as Coach Convenes
Trappe, Ma Dec 13. Myrad and Bill Donovan plan to drive to Chicago to discuss Baker’s return to the Athletics and possible joining the Yankees, with Connie Mack in attendance. Baker says he likes baseball and would not stay away, awaiting talks on a possible deal.
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Army Navy Game Scheduled With Yale Harvard Clash
The schedule confirms Army-Navy football will be played on the same November date as the Yale-Harvard showdown with Yale in New Haven and Harvard in Philadelphia. The two traditional rivals will host the Army-Navy game in nearby locations as part of the annual slate.
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Baseball Peace May Be Declared At Magnates Meet
Rumors from New York describe a potential settlement at a December meeting of National League magnates and Federal League figures. Talks focus on allowing former owners to withdraw, be repaid, and permitting new ownership while seeking a lasting peace in major league baseball. The debate centers on anti trust issues and possible reorganization with clubs like the Cardinals Browns and Whites hoped to attract reform Federal Leaguers with funds.
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Grenda and Hill Win Six Day Cycle Race
Alfred Grenee Boe and Fred Hill of Heston won the six day race at Garden. McNamara of Australia and Lawrence tied for third with Ryan Pery Thomas, while Bee and Dupuy finished sixth. Moran Hanley Halt Abena Senth Drobach Corry Seven Linert Hansen placed eleventh amid a record event with sixteen miles and a lap added. a foul riding incident affected the final outcome.
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Herzog Likely Replaced as Reds Manager in 1916 Plan
Cincinnati December reports indicate Charley Herzog faces removal as manager with directors seeking a successor. Brooklyn and Boston clubs eye Herzog as a top target and Wilbert Robinson signals a high price to land him, while Herzog remains a popular and capable figure in the league.
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Boxing Bout Night at Casino Promises Tense Cards
Boxing fans pack Casino tonight with Gilbert Gallant and 'arry Pierce tipped to clash after weigh ins around 126 pounds. Young McAuliffe trains at Levinsky's camp and meets Kid Ghetto in a ten round bout. Red Allen meets Tommy Shea in a catchweight six rounds, Battling Kunz faces Willie Condon in four rounds. Terry Lee referees, Sam Brennan announces, M O'Connor times the card.
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Levinsky Says Willard Lacks Nerve In Boxing Feud
Dan Morgan blasts Jess Willard over purse demands and dodging Levinsky. He asserts Willard and his managers seek 35 000 for bouts with Fulton Moran two 100 dollar fighters while Willard claims bigger crowds but Morgan argues Willard has not drawn beyond Moran or Fulton and balked at facing Battling Levinsky.
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Camp Selects All America Eleven for Year
Walter Camp's All America's 11, to be published in Collier's December 18, includes Harvard's Gilman and King, Barrett and Shelton of Cornell and Correll, Minnesota's Baston, Chicago, and Illinois' Macomber among others. The roster highlights Mahan of Harvard at fullback and King and Barrett among strong backfield choices.
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Bridgeport High School five trample West Haven High
Bridgeport High School boys basketball dominated West Haven High with a decisive win noted as the highest score by a Bridgeport team in years. The girls’ preliminary game saw Bridgeport defeat Westport, with the Westport team opposing boys rules and Bridgeport showing strong masculine play.
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Savage Weinert and Gross Wolgast Bouts in Big City Week
New York reports a full boxing week with several notable cards. Jim Savage and Charlie Weinert meet in a return engagement while Benny Leonard and Joe Mandot, and Ad Wolgast against Leach Cross, are highlighted for Harlem A. C. Friday’s 20 round bouts likely the week’s best contests.
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Baseball and boxing notes from New England and national scene
New England baseball map topics discussed in New York with a possible merger of eastern cities and conurbations from the region. Springfield and Hartford hopefuls stirred. Eastern authority wary. Boxing plans cite Ducky Holmes Christmas show and Levinsky Magner in January.
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Nationals Aim to Beat Rebels in Big Night
The New York Nationals boast two fast scorers Johnson and Schmelke and travel to Colonial Hall tomorrow night to face the Blue Ribbons. Rebels coach Leavy adds George Smith to the lineup to pair with Roach at guard as the top teams clash at 8:30 with an All-Stars versus Olivers preliminary.
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Pirates Boss Seeks Short Fence Action At NL Meeting
Pittsburgh magnate Barney Dreyfuss said he will attend the National League meeting to press for action on short fences at Philadelphia and Chicago. He argues the 285 foot limit favors home teams in 77 games while visitors have 34 games, and hopes the league sets a firm policy.
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Jake Stahl Rumored Next Cleveland Pilot
Chicago reports say American League club owners meet to discuss Cleveland leadership and trade talks. Col Jacob Rupperfeld Capt T L Huston of New York and William Donovan may negotiate with Comiskey for Maizell while Chicago plans to buy Frank Baker, possibly trading Massell. decision on Cleveland pending league meeting. Jake Stahl cited as potential Cleveland manager.
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Bridgeport and Farr Alpaca Tie in Soccer
Bridgeport City and Farr Alpaca met in Avon Park in the National Challenge Cup's second round. The game ended 3 3 after 99 minutes, with two 15 minute extra periods planned before darkness halted play. A replay will be scheduled on a date to be decided.
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Baseball Magnates Gather Over Troubled Financial Year
Baseball magnates meet to discuss 1915 season finances across the three major leagues. Teams report varied profits and losses with Boston’s Red Sox leading in profit while St. Louis and others face sizable deficits. Detroit shows a major earnings gain. overall mood is somber despite a strong on-field season.
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Crashes win city junior football title over St James
The Crashes clinched the city junior football championship by beating St James 7 to 0 at Yest Field yesterday afternoon. Gaynor scored the rushing touchdown, with Griffin and Ramee also contributing strong performances. The Crashes have won all nine games this season and claim the title amid claims St James used Oakland players.
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Herzog May Get Job With Boston or Brooklyn Club
Cincinnati manager Charley Herzog may move to Brooklyn or Boston as negotiations heat up during a National League meeting. Herrmann expects a trade if Cincinnati agrees to part with Herzog, with possible targets including Shortstop O Mara and a pitcher. Brooklyn and Boston are both interested if Herzog is available, while Wilbert Robinson and Pfeffer shape the potential deal dynamics.
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Chief Meyers May Enter Brooklyn Trade In NL
Los Angeles report says Chief Meyers Giants catcher may be traded to the Brooklyn Nationals during the National League meetings in New York. Players contend Meyers still capable but distracted by riding duties with McGrew, and question his future usefulness for the Giants. Rube Marquard has backed Meyers as a potential asset if properly managed.
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Princeton Drops Syracuse Eleven
Princeton will not have Syracuse on its football schedule next season according to Walter S. Smith of Syracuse University who said the Tigers could not place the Orange on the slate. The move unnerve Byrn Horr and others who viewed Syracuse as a growing threat as Princeton aims to avoid a repeat of close defeats to Syracuse in recent years.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles Note Historic Fights
The piece recalls 1887 bout where Jack Dempsey KO'd Johnny Reagan in five rounds on a Long Island Sound beach under old ring rules for thousand dollars a side. Reagan suffered a leg injury and the match moved venues twice as tide and fatigue tested both fighters amid brutal exchanges. Dempsey later died of tuberculosis. Reagan became a Brooklyn hotelier.
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